'Downtown Calling' trailer

Looks like it could be worth checking...

"In the late 1970s, the greatest city in the world was teetering on the edge of total chaos. A failed economy, crime and en masse housing corruption gave way to a city in crisis. Yet out of the economic and social strife that held the Big Apple hostage, a family of homegrown cultures that would forever change the world began to emerge. Downtown Calling not only documents, in detail, the evolution of New York Citys fertile music and art subculture during this period, but how its collective output continues to play a prominent, driving role in the international fashion, art and music industries today."

Warren G & Nate Dogg 'Regulate' (Soul Focus Juicy remix)

A little something that the DJs amongst you might find useful for the summer months: The G-Funk classic 'Regulate' over Biggie's 'Juicy' instrumental...

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Jazzy Jeff & Skillz live @ The Do Over (2010)

Here's a great Jazzy Jeff live set from The Do-Over in LA this past weekend. Skillz handles hypeman duties as Jeff runs through a dope selection of Funk, Soul, Disco and Hip Hop.

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The Do-Over is probably at the top of my list of 'parties I'd love to play at' right now, especially as this place is never gonna re-open.

Jungle Brothers - Live in New Jersey (1989)

The JB's rocking New Jersey's Club Cheetah way back in 1989, performing 'Straight Out The Jungle', 'Im Gonna Do Ya', 'Jimbrowski' and 'I'll House You'



Suprisingly good sound quality on this one aswell.

Jazzy Jeff & Mick Boogie 'Summertime: The Mixtape'

Its that time of year when every DJ under the sun decides to do a 'summer mix' but they'll be hard pushed to top this one...

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Funkmaster Flex & Tim Westwood (1995)

Shout out to Mat for sending this one over. Ive actually got this tape but I was going a bit crazy with the pause button so this version is much better. Flex & Big Timothy on the Radio 1- Hot 97 Rap Exchange from June 1995.



If you're in London on the 23rd July, Westwood is doing a 'golden era' set at Fabric. Theres a brief interview with the man here aswell as a few of his favourite 80s and 90s classics.

"Dont call it a comeback..."

I know that recently I said that the posts would be more regular now I had the new laptop hooked up but the weather has been way too good to be inside ripping tapes and blogging!
My apartment gets insanely hot in the summer so the less I'm there the better. Other excuses on my list involve work, women, beer, barbeques and the World Cup. This heat never lasts long in the UK though so normal service will be resumed soon!